Just half an hour from Faro one of the Algarve’s most precious gems, lined with unspoilt beaches and streets steeped in history. Welcome to Tavira, a peaceful and authentic village that reveals ...

It seems no-one goes abroad these days without checking their destination out on TripAdvisor first. “Avoid the Algarve!” someone comments on the travel website when a fellow traveller asks for ...

Sarah Probert visits Silves, a beautiful Moorish town off the coast of the Algarve, and discovers it's still possible to have a quite, relaxing holiday ...

Yes, of course, there are tourist traps in the Algarve and some of the busier beaches can be crammed with sunburned Brits, but there are also plenty of quieter places to explore too. ...